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Israel to invest $140b in developing independent arms industry

Much of the military equipment used by the Israeli army currently comes from the United States.
Much of the military equipment used by the Israeli army currently comes from the United States.

Israel green lights contentious Oct 7 attack probe, families demand independent inquiry

Knesset member Naama Lazimi holds a banner reading "do not cover up", as she is escorted out by Knesset ushers during a debate on the Oct 7 investigation Bill on Dec 24.
Knesset member Naama Lazimi holds a banner reading "do not cover up", as she is escorted out by Knesset ushers during a debate on the Oct 7 investigation Bill on Dec 24.

Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war

People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square on Christmas Eve, in the Old City of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square on Christmas Eve, in the Old City of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

How Israel’s hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians

A Palestinian man stands with his horse in the Palestinian village of Deir Dibwan, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Dec 13.
A Palestinian man stands with his horse in the Palestinian village of Deir Dibwan, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Dec 13.

Egypt’s grand museum begins live restoration of ancient boat

The restoration will take place in full view of visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum over the coming four years.
The restoration will take place in full view of visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum over the coming four years.

Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike

Houthis, Yemen government agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners

International organisations expressed cautious optimism following the announcement of the prisoner swop deal by Yemen's Houthis.
International organisations expressed cautious optimism following the announcement of the prisoner swop deal by Yemen's Houthis.

Syria detains prominent American Islamist journalist, sources say

Israel extends power to ban broadcasts deemed harmful to security

Israel has announced the extension of a law allowing authorities to ban broadcast from any foreign media deemed harmful.
Israel has announced the extension of a law allowing authorities to ban broadcast from any foreign media deemed harmful.

Israel defence minister vows to stay in Gaza, establish outposts

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz wrote on X: "Everyone who took part in the October 7 massacre will be held fully accountable".
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz wrote on X: "Everyone who took part in the October 7 massacre will be held fully accountable".

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